Jordan was abandoned at the vet's office and then turned into a shelter. VGSR took her in and Jordan had surgery to remove a tumor. Jordan's prognosis is guarded because the tumor may recur and become malignant. At this time it seems nothing can slow her down - she is a blast, very talkative, energetic and fun-loving. She will tell you all about it when she isn't getting her fair share of attention! She's timid when first meeting people, but warms up quickly. She gets along with other dogs, but is somewhat jealous of females. She loves to play ball, knows basic commands and is very obedient, loves to take walks and rides, and chases anything that moves in the yard. The cat is no problem - she ignores him. She has excellent house manners and doesn't need to be crated. Jordan loves it outside and will need a fenced yard, would do well with a playmate, but probably would prefer to be the center of attention. VGSR can only adopt dogs out in the Virginia/Maryland/DC area, no exceptions.

Although donations of all types are needed, our primary need is foster homes for our lovely dogs while they wait for their new family to find them. Fostering is an extremely rewarding experience. Vet care is paid for by our rescue, and we can even provide you with food. All YOU need to add is love and security.

The adoption process starts with the applicant filling out the adoption application. This can happen at any time during the process, before or after having met a GSD that might be the ideal companion. (It's an advantage to have a pre-approved application on file with VGSR. It should be stressed here that being pre-approved does not mean that any potential adopter can select any available dog at will and take that dog home immediately. VGSR will exercise its best judgement as to which GSD will be the best match for that specific adopter based on a number of qualifying criteria. Many GSDs that come to us are matched up with their new people very quickly because their people have been pre-approved.) The applicant then submits the application form with a non-refundable $10.00 processing fee. VGSR reviews the application, then schedules an interview and home visit during which a number of questions are asked and the home is reviewed to be sure there is a contained/safe yard, and to meet the family involved. Once the application is approved, the applicant is asked to submit a $200.00 donation to VGSR, and the adoption is completed.

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